Split and Central Dalmatia Travel Guide
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Fodor's Croatia and Slovenia, 2nd Edition
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Central Dalmatia is more mountainous, wild, and unexploited than the northern coastal regions. And while tourist facilities may be less sophisticated than in Istria and Kvarner, Dalmatia's rugged limestone peaks, emerald-blue waters, countless islands, and magnificent coastal towns offer an unrefined Mediterranean charm all of their own.
Split and Central Dalmatia Hotels
Central Dalmatia's best and most expensive hotels are in Hvar Town on the island of Hvar. The region's socialist-era resort hotels are gradually being privatized...read more
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Split and Central Dalmatia Restaurants
Eateries fall into two main categories: you can eat in a restoran (restaurant) or konoba (tavern). Restaurants are more formal affairs, catering mainly...read more
Things To Do in Split and Central Dalmatia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Split and Central Dalmatia
- $549 & up -- Last Minute: Greek Islands and Turkey Cruise Royal Caribbean
- $699 & up -- Oceanview: Roundtrip Venice Cruise — $699 Royal Caribbean
- $549 & up -- Last Minute: Greek Islands and Turkey Cruise — $549 Royal Caribbean
Split and Central Dalmatia Experiences
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Explore Diocletian's Palace, a massive 3rd-centry AD Roman edifice that now shelters Split's Old Town within its walls. This is a don't-miss attraction... Read more
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Central Dalmatia warrants weeks of discovery; even many locals admit that they haven't even seen it all. However, if your time is limited, the... Read more
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The shores of Central Dalmatia abound with spectacular architecture, bearing witness to its rich and complex history. There are three UNESCO... Read more
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Many powerful state leaders tend toward eccentricity, and Roman emperor Diocletian was no exception. Born to a humble family in Dalmatia, he... Read more
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